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Tribute sign for ‘hero’ Sheffield shopkeeper who would ‘do anything for anyone’

Tribute sign for ‘hero’ Sheffield shopkeeper who would ‘do anything for anyone’

by Charlotte Pickthall | May 14, 2026 | Charity, Culture, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Thousands of pounds raised towards a sign tribute for a Sheffield shop keeper who was the ‘pillar of the community’ for more than 20 years. Gurdev Sing Sangra, known to the community as Dave, ran the Premier shop in Coppin Square before his retirement in 2025. ...
Greens tackle divided nation with kindness

Greens tackle divided nation with kindness

by Lowri Rennick | May 14, 2026 | News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Green councillor has reflected on what the party did right in the recent elections, and has spoken on how they might bring the country back together. After winning 10 seats and 28% of the vote share in Sheffield during the recent local elections, the Green Party...
Doncaster Turkish restaurant hammer attack captured on CCTV footage

Doncaster Turkish restaurant hammer attack captured on CCTV footage

by Sophie Stanley | May 8, 2026 | Community, Crime, Culture, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

A Turkish Bar in Doncaster has been smashed with a hammer and covered in paint by a masked vandal causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. CCTV footage from the scene on the 6 May at around 1:30am was posted online by Antep Bar and Grill. The footage appears to...
Green Party councillor jeered after waving Palestinian flag on stage

Green Party councillor jeered after waving Palestinian flag on stage

by Evie Deehan | May 8, 2026 | Culture, News, Palestine, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

This story contains language which some readers may find offensive Votes have been counted, and the new councillors are being named for wards across Sheffield, with Reform and Green sweeping the votes in the beginning stages. The leader of the city council,...
New illusions gallery “Somewhere Different” opens in Sheffield city centre.

New illusions gallery “Somewhere Different” opens in Sheffield city centre.

by Tyra Martin | May 8, 2026 | Community, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

A new attraction “Somewhere Different” has opened in the Moor in Sheffield, 120 different illusion exhibits designed to confuse your brain. The gallery opened on 2 May and hosts over offering a unique interactive gallery, alongside puzzles and games.  Matt...
Green Party Candidate for Burngreave wins local election despite fears over vandalism

Green Party Candidate for Burngreave wins local election despite fears over vandalism

by Sophie Stanley | May 8, 2026 | Crime, Environment, News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Green Party candidate Mustafa Ahmed is now the councillor for Burngreave despite numerous party signs being vandalised in the area during the week. Party signs and Posters outside homes from Ecclesall to Burngreave were smashed and ripped only days before the local...
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